Troubleshoot nslookup.exe Errors and Download File

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing nslookup.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent nslookup.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

nslookup.exe file nslookup. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of nslookup.exe related errors on your device. You can also download nslookup.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix nslookup.exe errors

1 Information about nslookup.exe file
2 Errors related to nslookup.exe file
3 How to fix nslookup.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download nslookup.exe

4.1 List of nslookup.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	nslookup.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	nslookup

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common nslookup.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to nslookup.exe file. nslookup.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to nslookup.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

nslookup.exe is corrupted
nslookup.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - nslookup.exe
nslookup.exe file error
nslookup.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register nslookup.exe file:
nslookup.exe file could not be loaded
nslookup.exe file doesn't exist

nslookup.exe

Application could not be started because nslookup.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to nslookup.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing nslookup.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix nslookup.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

nslookup.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with nslookup.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to nslookup.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of nslookup.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to nslookup.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the nslookup.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the nslookup.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the nslookup.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace nslookup.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace nslookup.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded nslookup.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of nslookup.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your nslookup.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename nslookup.exe

System Windows 10

File size 77824 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	df4be7914c0ec7923e5740f44f629ff8
	SHA1	84ec0080330f4d812755c901b01a3500874c9d36
	SHA256	c375b41006ca84f7a3ba98e4284f714c48d98b5fba5010034825bf4713ab76fa
	CRC32	d19c799d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename nslookup.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 77312 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	778450dd29c0ab1c0523f5d2c4ee53ca
	SHA1	bd6f67f7331dab6d30ae91160d7e112a7a016867
	SHA256	eda6cd1bda685a38bb8d754c47710cb0bc2885990f174bdbf57028ad5a86dd22
	CRC32	a45ca673
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename nslookup.exe

System Windows 8

File size 111104 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	556f24dfdfc1907d644c20b187df5f38
	SHA1	c695c4cb28febef44adad34cd55a0bd2a8b0ec55
	SHA256	50a13412a4fff8f633258c4bee98bd5196c42c344adb7f0caac3c755104ffb93
	CRC32	53b1de85
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename nslookup.exe

System Windows 7

File size 98304 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5e3830ee3282a53920e00784fec44cfd
	SHA1	3e43d4ac8ea7efdf5921ad123f4eabd5648778ab
	SHA256	4a35c36f3f41f977fe1f0174d43c8cb9bd25a823b5f2a1970e501d839e1f8276
	CRC32	93c2d5c7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename nslookup.exe

System Windows 7

File size 109568 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	891c5270afe8a69366702c88f3e24768
	SHA1	7932c6ad8682424717c2e980efccb62f3a839f3b
	SHA256	76f12533f763d04eddfb10a5def926b11a6a56d25d3ca5525a480d2e5de46019
	CRC32	361c71cd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename nslookup.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 93184 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	a5e72c79aa3b95a90e4f4a6e158ac230
	SHA1	19f3246c4bf12075e5dde83920baad154c6502fd
	SHA256	0ad2e1771b4bcc70c3bd82dc352aa3675ebe908edb660253232272597176eceb
	CRC32	96d2c085
	Example file location	---

Filename nslookup.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 82944 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bcaa8437fc3cc898c76ba120f88cfbcd
	SHA1	efc5592ffeec9b42b7c740d432d663555bfb3397
	SHA256	9798c9c6a150133676eb9cf507eccedbbe3c5759391808ee2f190b16f920a34c
	CRC32	64945bab
	Example file location	---

Filename nslookup.exe

System Windows XP

File size 76800 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	4c1718d6fcc35c25d1616247d374672b
	SHA1	d3e955813c3202acc38dac35f4c61284dd3a4d04
	SHA256	d94d0fdd696954c6286267b4593f9bd00e7337c397ba411f53b2ad8e39cf7868
	CRC32	2d40b292
	Example file location	---